Bred to Perfection
Bred to Perfection is a podcast that will help you to master the art of selective breeding, and become a master breeder of chickens and gamefowl. The podcast is hosted by Kenny and Nancy Troiano. Kenny Troiano has more than 40 years of experience, and has authored two books on the subject of breeding. If you are interested in creating, maintaining, and improve your strain, this is the place for you.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 77 minutes
- Episodes
- 266
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Ep121 - Purity of Blood and the Preservation of the Breed – Part 1
Join Kenny and Nancy Troiano, along with our co-host Frank Bradley, as we discuss Purity of Blood, the Creation of a Strain, and what it takes to Preserve the Breed. Last week we talked about Crossbr…
Ep120 – Members Celebrate the Breeders Academy
The Breeders Academy – From the Members point of view. In this episode of Bred to Perfection, we decided to talk with our members of the Breeders Academy. We thought it would be a good idea to bring …
Ep119 - Crossbreeding Misconceptions
Crossbreeding is a very common method of breeding, but many are using it for the wrong reasons. The truth is, there are some unintended consequences from using this method, many of them are long last…
Ep118 –Prepotency vs Hybrid Vigor
One is temporary, the other is long lasting, but which is best?
As a breeder, you have many tools that you can use to create and improve your strain. None are more important, or have the force to m…
Ep117 – Evolution vs Selective Breeding Part 2
The Mechanisms of Evolution, and how it Relates to the Creation of our Strains
In celebration of Darwin’s Day, we’re going to talk about how evolution and selective breeding are very similar, and how…
Ep116 – Evolution vs Selective Breeding Part 1
The Mechanisms of Evolution, and how it Relates to the Creation of our Strains
In celebration of Darwin’s Day, we’re going to talk about how evolution and selective breeding are very similar, and how…
Ep115 – Genetics Simplified (Advanced Genetics) Part 3
This is Part 3 of a 3-part series on genetics. In this episode we will dive into Advanced Genetics.Breeding and creating a strain is governed by 3 important laws of nature, such as the environment, n…
Ep114 – Genetics Simplified (Mendelian Genetics) Part 2
This is Part 2 of a 3-part series on genetics. In this episode we will dive into the principles of Mendelian Genetics. Breeding and creating a strain is governed by 3 important laws of nature, such a…
Ep113 – Genetics Simplified (Introduction)
Breeding and creating a strain is governed by 3 important laws of nature, such as the environment, nutrition, and the traits they inherit. In other words, genetics. However, just the idea of genetics…
Ep112 - Protecting your birds from Avian Influenza with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo
In this episode of Bred to Perfection, we are talking with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo, a Poultry Veterinarian at UC Davis, about HPAI – Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. This disease is spreading rapidly,…
The Live Show Ep43 - Breeding Q&A with Kenny Troiano and Frank Bradley
Join us for a Breeding Questions and Answers segment. These are always a lot of fun.
The Live Show Ep42 - Crossbreeding Pros and Cons
And the Difference between Hybridization and Mongrelization.
Crossbreeding is a very common method of breeding, but many are using it for the wrong reasons. The truth is, there are some unintended co…
Ep111 – What are the Most Common Poultry Problems for Backyard Breeders?
In this episode we are talking with Peter Brown about issues that affect all backyard breeders, and what they can do to treat their birds. The information presented here is great for all breeders of …
Bred to Perfection Live Ep41 - It's 2022, and We're Back!
Join us for the first show of the year. This will be a laid-back episode with our listeners. We have a lot to tell our listeners about the upcoming year. This was also a good time for a Q&A episode.
The Live Show Ep39 - THE ART AND SCIENCE OF SELECTION
Most breeders know that section is important, but some don’t know why. The truth is, selection is the difference between success and failure. You cannot create or improve a strain without some knowle…
The Live Show Ep38 - Preparing for the Breeding Season
In this episode, we will give you a number of useful tips, that will help get your breeding season started on the right foot. I had a great mentor who believed that preparation was the prerequisite t…
Ep110 – Inbreeding vs In-and-In Breeding (non-members version)
It’s amazing the conversation that can take place at the dinner table. And, that is exactly what happened here. I was visiting with Frank Bradley and his family in Kentucky. After a great meal (ribey…
Ep109 – Salmonellosis with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo
In this episode of Bred to Perfection, we are talking with Dr. Gallardo about Salmonella. Most of the diseases we have covered so far, only affect chickens, but salmonella is very different. In fact,…
The Live Show Ep28 – Mycoplasmosis and CRD, should we be concerned?
In this episode of the Bred to Perfection Live Show, we’re going to talk about Mycoplasma and CRD. Our special guest will be Peter Brown, known as the Chicken Doctor. This is a respiratory disease th…
Ep108 - The 3 Laws of Breeding (Lesson 7)
In this episode, I will show you how I learned these 3 very important laws.
- Selective Breeding and Systematic Breeding Programs
- Evolutionary Biology
- And Genetic Inheritance
As you will see, there i…